Zelenskyy confirmed asking for "ammunition, not a ride." Four years ago, I got pushback for reporting that.

TL;DR

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed he said "I need ammunition — not a ride" when offered evacuation by the U.S. during the Russian invasion.
The author, then an Associated Press reporter, faced significant pushback from the Biden administration, including Jake Sullivan, after reporting the quote.
The administration denied Zelenskyy ever made the comment, with some officials considering a correction or retraction.
Despite the denials, the quote became a viral symbol of Ukrainian defiance and appeared on merchandise and social media.
The Associated Press stands by its original reporting of the quote.

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